Five types of shoppers

From working at a retail store and observing the various types of shoppers from these past one or two intense shopping months, I have conjured up five types of shoppers that can be found in grocery stores and the mall. 1. Bargain Shoppers These shoppers can be found in the ‘Clearance’ sections of stores, mainly…

Ultimate Guide to Style: Girly

Okay! Hi there, this the blog that’s going to summarize The Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style: How to Find the Perfect Look. So in case, you’re a bit lost, I’m going to be covering different clothing styles highlighted in this book. It’s a general summary to help you find your style. So if you missed…

MÄNLAND, PLAYLAND

Hate shopping for furniture? Hate going to big blue buildings labelled “IKEA” because they remind you of the hours upon hours of mindlessly viewing bed frames? Well Sydney, Australia is the place for you! Recently, an IKEA in Sydney recognized the predominately male hate for furniture shopping, and responded by creating MÄNLAND, a playground for…

10 things I love about summer in Canada

  1. Canada Day:  As July 1 dawns every year, I get to experience overzealous and extremely patriotic Canadians, fun parades in Canmore and Banff, fireworks and having insults aimed at me by those who have found a little too much comfort at the bottom of the bottle on this annual holiday. 2. The Heat:…

The Conscious Consumer – Part II

  In Canada, consumers spend over $1.6 trillion each year on their purchases. In all of North America, we spend $26.4 trillion per year. That’s a pretty big economy! And to help you(th) navigate it, I’ve put together a short guide and set of resources. This is a three-part series featuring 7 areas of consumerism…

The Conscious Consumer – Part I

In Canada, consumers spend over $1.6 trillion each year on their purchases. In all of North America, we spend $26.4 trillion per year. That’s a pretty big economy! And to help you(th) navigate it, I’ve put together a short guide and set of resources. This will be a three-part series featuring 7 areas of consumerism.…

Do we have what it takes to be the best?

Here are some of the results of this year’s Best of Calgary poll, as provided by Fast Forward Weekly. Best new trend: Cycling / Bike commuting Mayor Naheed Nenshi Civic engagement Worst new trend: Jeggings Hipsters Dubstep Best place to waste an entire day Prince’s Island Park 17th Avenue S.W. The Ship & Anchor Best…

Chinook Centre Expansion

CHINOOK CENTRE HAS OFFICIALLY EXPANDED! Here’s the list of new stores (the ones with an asterisk will be opening later). A/X Armani Exchange* I Abercrombie & Fitch I Aerie I Aldo Collection Anthropologie* I Ben Moss Jewellers I BCBG Max Azria I Bench Bloke & Bird* I Bluenotes I Boathouse I Browns Shoes I Buffalo…

A Lil’ Something Something

Do you like surprises, random objects or presents? If a flying alarm clock or a portable ping pong set is something you would like then the somethingstore might be just for you! Got a calvin klein tie, pretty cool gold color, to give to my muse at christmas..also a sort of funky purse.. not my…